“We wish to advise all Bahamians traveling to the US but especially to the affected cities to exercise appropriate caution generally. In particular young males are asked to exercise extreme caution in affected cities in their interaction with the police. Do not be confrontational and cooperate.”

The advisory also implores Bahamian citizens to refrain from joining “political or other demonstrations under any circumstances” and to avoid crowds.

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